Have you ever considered turning your talents to plus size modelling?
Do you need some professional shots for your portfolio?
Curvety are looking for a budding plus size model to take part in our first ever photo shoot.
It will be great experience for someone who is looking to break into plus size modelling and will give you some lovely pictures for your portfolio. You will need to be able to travel to Camberley, Surrey for the shoot and we will pay your travel expenses. We will also supply images on a disc for you to use to promote yourself.
We are looking for someone who is a size 16/18 and is well proportioned. You will need to be 5ft 7" or taller, however for the right look this is flexible so feel free to send over your shots if you don't quite match this criteria!
If you are interested and want to be considered please email a head shot and a full length shot by the 3rd July to - info@chantalstorrsbarbor.com
Friday, 26 June 2009
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Gastric Band is it the Answer?
It seems to me that there is an increase in the use of gastric bands in the UK, following a trend of the operation in the US.
My question is - is it the answer?
There is no question that there are overweight people in the UK who are significantly unhappy with their weight, or suffer from medical conditions which make weight loss a necessity. In these cases it is of course important to address the issue and try to slim. In my opinion this is usually due to an unhealthy diet, lack of execise and an unhealthy relationship with food - will a drastic operation solve these problems? In some cases maybe, but I feel that it is now becoming common place and seen as a quick fix by the medical profession where other measures should be taken first.
Will this put further pressure on the public to conform and feel they have to reach the "accepted" size?
Curvy women shouldn't feel pressured to conform and lose weight if they are healthy, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet and are confident with their curves. One size certainly doesn't fit all!
There is also a growing trend in the US for the operation to be performed on young teens, bodies which aren't yet fully developed & minds which are young enough to be re trained towards a healthier relationship with food. I think it would be a terrible shame for the UK to follow suit.
My question is - is it the answer?
There is no question that there are overweight people in the UK who are significantly unhappy with their weight, or suffer from medical conditions which make weight loss a necessity. In these cases it is of course important to address the issue and try to slim. In my opinion this is usually due to an unhealthy diet, lack of execise and an unhealthy relationship with food - will a drastic operation solve these problems? In some cases maybe, but I feel that it is now becoming common place and seen as a quick fix by the medical profession where other measures should be taken first.
Will this put further pressure on the public to conform and feel they have to reach the "accepted" size?
Curvy women shouldn't feel pressured to conform and lose weight if they are healthy, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet and are confident with their curves. One size certainly doesn't fit all!
There is also a growing trend in the US for the operation to be performed on young teens, bodies which aren't yet fully developed & minds which are young enough to be re trained towards a healthier relationship with food. I think it would be a terrible shame for the UK to follow suit.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Size Zero is not on Vogue
Possibly the most powerful woman in UK fashion has spoken out about the use of super skinny models in magazine shoots with a strong worded letter to fashion designers.
The editor of Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, has reportedly given them a roasting for making sample sizes so small that she has to seek out the most emaciated of models, and then Photoshop them back to health for publication in her magazine.
It’s official: being ultra-thin is no longer in vogue.
To have someone at the heart of the fashion press declare war on extreme thinness is a great victory for real women everywhere, but is only one small step in the fight against the madness of the size zero trend. It is a far cry from seeing a curvy size 16 gracing the front pages of such titles on a regular basis, but it is one of many small victories which suggest a slow change in the thinking of the fashion sector.
The editor of Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, has reportedly given them a roasting for making sample sizes so small that she has to seek out the most emaciated of models, and then Photoshop them back to health for publication in her magazine.
It’s official: being ultra-thin is no longer in vogue.
To have someone at the heart of the fashion press declare war on extreme thinness is a great victory for real women everywhere, but is only one small step in the fight against the madness of the size zero trend. It is a far cry from seeing a curvy size 16 gracing the front pages of such titles on a regular basis, but it is one of many small victories which suggest a slow change in the thinking of the fashion sector.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Follow Curvety on Twitter
If you fancy keeping up to date on what we're up to in the Curvety office you can now follow us on twitter!
Our twitter followers are guaranteed to be the first to know when we have a sale so you can grab those plus size bargains!
We will also be tweeting on about our new lines which will help you keep one step ahead of the crowd when it comes to fashion.
What's more we'll be giving exclusive discount vouchers to our twitter followers from time to time, so what better way to grab a bargain and keep up to date on all the goss at the same time.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Curvety on Twitter
Our twitter followers are guaranteed to be the first to know when we have a sale so you can grab those plus size bargains!
We will also be tweeting on about our new lines which will help you keep one step ahead of the crowd when it comes to fashion.
What's more we'll be giving exclusive discount vouchers to our twitter followers from time to time, so what better way to grab a bargain and keep up to date on all the goss at the same time.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Curvety on Twitter
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Curvety on Goks Fashion Fix
Anyone who has been following the new series of Goks Fashion Fix on Channel 4, will know that they are road testing various outfits on a range of plus size women, the Rotheram Roadtesters.
This week jeans were put to the test and had to face the challenge of riding a rodeo bull! The size 28 jeans worn by Lucy were the reverie jeans from Curvety.com. Lucy scored the jeans a solid 7 for their comfort and stretch - a good result for larger women's denim.
Check out Curvety on Goks fashion fix on 4OD - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/goks-fashion-fix/catch-up#2917140
The programme will also be repeated on E4 on Friday at 20.55.
This week jeans were put to the test and had to face the challenge of riding a rodeo bull! The size 28 jeans worn by Lucy were the reverie jeans from Curvety.com. Lucy scored the jeans a solid 7 for their comfort and stretch - a good result for larger women's denim.
Check out Curvety on Goks fashion fix on 4OD - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/goks-fashion-fix/catch-up#2917140
The programme will also be repeated on E4 on Friday at 20.55.
Are you size 16 and Body Confident?
I have received a plea from the press department of Women & Home magazine, one of the leading womens titles in the UK published by IPC Media. Would you like to be featured?
Here is their request...
"I’m looking for women in their late 30s to take part in a feature on body confidence. Perhaps you’ve had issues with your self confidence in the past or maybe yo-yo dieted to try and slim down, but now have come to accept you size and shape and love it. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, and you’d be interested in taking part in this inspirational piece for our readers, please get in touch by 18th May, with full details and attach a colour photo to your response."
If you would like to be involved...
Contact: Emma Pritchard
emma_pritchard@ipcmedia.com
020 3148 7839
Here is their request...
"I’m looking for women in their late 30s to take part in a feature on body confidence. Perhaps you’ve had issues with your self confidence in the past or maybe yo-yo dieted to try and slim down, but now have come to accept you size and shape and love it. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, and you’d be interested in taking part in this inspirational piece for our readers, please get in touch by 18th May, with full details and attach a colour photo to your response."
If you would like to be involved...
Contact: Emma Pritchard
emma_pritchard@ipcmedia.com
020 3148 7839
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Wedding Dresses for the Curvier Figure
There is so much to plan for your big day but top of the agenda for most brides to be is finding the perfect dress for her big day.
If you're a size 16+ this may be a little more stressful than for your slimmer counterparts. Many bridal shops have a very limited choice of samples in larger sizes which can be disheartening and many bridal designers size down their styles which also means that often you have to try on sizes larger than your normal clothes size, something no woman likes!
The custom made option is often expensive and most brides would consider it to be out of their price range, but Curvety have the perfect solution & all of their styles are priced between £250 & £400. How refreshing to be able to select any style you like and have it custom made to fit to ensure you look amazing on your big day. No size restrictions and no snooty assistants, just perfect dresses made for you. Plus if you want to change the colour, or add/remove straps etc then you can! Sound good? Then check out the bridal selection at Curvety.
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